The Egyptian Conception of Immortality

The Ingersoll Lecture Of 1911

• Author(s): George Andrew Reisner,
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Pages: 96
• ISBN_10: 1494128152
  ISBN_13: 9781494128159
  
• Language: en
• Categories: History / Ancient / Egypt , History / Middle East / Egypt , Literary Collections / General , Body, Mind & Spirit / General , Philosophy / Religious , Religion / Comparative Religion , Travel / Middle East / Egypt ,

Description:... ""The Egyptian Conception of Immortality: The Ingersoll Lecture of 1911"" is a scholarly work written by George Andrew Reisner. The book explores the ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife and immortality, which was a central aspect of their culture and religion. Reisner examines the various funerary practices and rituals that the Egyptians employed to ensure that the deceased would have a successful transition into the afterlife. He also delves into the complex mythology and symbolism that surrounded the concept of immortality, including the role of the gods and the importance of the Book of the Dead. Through his analysis, Reisner provides insight into the profound influence that the Egyptian belief in immortality had on their society and culture. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.